News Briefs (Dec. 30, 2012)Russellville holiday closings announced The Russellville Animal Shelter, Yard Waste Facility, and Recycle Works will be closed Tuesday in observance of New Year’s Day. All three departments will reopen Wednesday, Jan. 2 at 9 a.m. City of Russellville offices will be closed on Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2013, for New Year’s Day. The Hughes Community Center will be closed Tuesday for observation of New Year’s Day. State park ‘First Day Hike’ scheduled Fir...

News Briefs (Dec. 27, 2012)Palmer art presentation scheduled Yell County Historical Society and the city of Dardanelle, Tree City USA, presents Linda Williams Palmer Feb. 18 at the Dardanelle Community Center, State Highway 22 West. Linda Williams Palmer has researched and photographed champion specimens of many of Arkansas native trees in the past five years. The Power-point presentation scheduled will be about adventures Palmer experienced. For more information about ...

News Briefs (Dec. 24, 2012)Russellville announces holiday closings City of Russellville offices will be closed on Monday and Tuesday for the Christmas holiday. City offices will also be closed on Tuesday, Jan. 1 for New Years Day. The Russellville Animal Shelter, Yard Waste Facility, and Recycle Works will be closed Monday and Tuesday in observance of the Christmas holidays. All three departments will reopen at 9 a.m. Wednesday. The Hughes Community Center will be close...

News Briefs (Dec. 21, 2012)Russellville annouces holiday closings City of Russellville offices will be closed on Monday and Tuesday, Dec. 24-25, 2012 for the Christmas Holiday. City Offices will also be closed on Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2013 for New Years Day. The Russellville Animal Shelter, Yard Waste Facility, and Recycle Works will be closed Monday, Dec. 24 and Tuesday, Dec. 25 in observance of the Christmas Holidays. All three departments will reopen Wednesday, Dec. 26 at...

News Briefs (Dec. 20)Cemetery commission meeting set Chairman Roys has called a special called meeting of the Russellville Cemetery Commission for today at 4 p.m Pope County Conservation District to meet Soil and Water Conservation is challenging work. If you are interested in running for a position on the Pope County Conservation District Board, this is what you should do: Be a registered voter; own land and reside in the district; and submit a nominating petitio...

News Briefs (Dec. 18)Arkansas Tech-Ozark offers night classes This spring, Arkansas Tech University-Ozark Campus is offering four night classes in Russellville. The technical coursework, which begins Monday, Jan. 14, and will be held at the Arkansas Tech Career Center, will lead into the following career fields: law enforcement, automotive technology and computer science. The Career Center is located at 2201 S. Knoxville Ave., next to Russellville High School. The...

News Briefs (Dec. 16)Habitat for Humanity accepting applications Pope County Habitat for Humanity is now accepting pre-qualifying applications for a potential homeowner found at http://www.hfhpca.org. Mail completed pre-qualifying applications to Habitat for Humanity of Pope County Arkansas, Inc., PO Box 1863, Russellville, AR 72811-1863 before Jan. 26, 2013. Applicants meeting pre-qualification requirements will be notified by mail or phone to then proceed with t...

News Briefs (Dec. 14)Habitat for Humanity accepting applications Pope County Habitat for Humanity is now accepting pre-qualifying applications for a potential homeowner found at http://www.hfhpca.org. Mail completed pre-qualifying applications to Habitat for Humanity of Pope County Arkansas, Inc., PO Box 1863, Russellville, AR 72811-1863 before Jan. 26, 2013. Applicants meeting pre-qualification requirements will be notified by mail or phone to then proceed with t...

News Briefs (Dec. 13)Retirement reception scheduled for Friday A retirement party for Pope County Assessor Karen Martin will take place from 2-5:30 p.m. Friday in the second-floor conference room of the Pope County Courthouse. Martin began working in the Pope County Assessor’s office in 1984 as a part-time employee while attending high school. She has devoted 28 years of service, with 14 years serving as assessor, to the taxpayers of Pope County. Everyone is invit...

News Briefs (Dec. 12)Arkansas Master Naturalists meeting The River Valley Arkansas Master Naturalists monthly meeting will begin at 7 p.m. Thursday at the Lake Dardanelle State Park Visitor Center. A talk will be given called “BAMONA, butterfly science you can contribute to.” Beginning Spanish classes to start Jan. 8 Have you ever wanted to learn another language, or would your job be easier if you could communicate in Spanish? The First United Methodist Church of...

News Briefs (Dec. 11)Saint Mary’s to Host Christmas Blood Drive Saint Mary’s Regional Medical Center in conjunction with the American Red Cross invites members of the River Valley community to make a blood donation during the Christmas Blood Drive, scheduled for Monday, Dec. 17 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in cafes 2 and 3. No appointment is necessary, just stop in and say “I want to be a blood donor!” The donation process takes less than an hour and refreshments will b...

News Briefs (Dec. 9)Church to host harp concert The All Saints’ Episcopal Church will host a Christmas harp concert at 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 16, at 501 S. Phoenix Ave. The Rev. Linda Paul, a professional harpist, will perform. A $5 donation is requested at the door. Money raised will benefit the outreach ministries of the church. For more information, call the church office at 968-3622. Choir to present ‘Messiah’ The Community Festival Chorale will present G. F. Ha...

News Briefs (Dec. 6)Book Lover’s Club luncheon The Book Lover’s Club will be having a Christmas luncheon at Lake Point Conference Center on Tuesday at noon. Rick Niece book signing President of the University of the Ozarks, Rick Niece, will be having a book signing Friday from 1-3 p.m. at Teeter’s Drug Store, 200 Main Street in Clarksville. Rick’s books 1 and 2 in the Fanfare for a Hometown Series are now available. For more information on Rick’s books visit www....

News Briefs (Dec. 5)Kids Christmas party The VFW Roger-Rye Post 2283 and Ladies Auxiliary will host a kids Christmas party at the Boys and Girls Club Sunday, Dec. 9, at 1 p.m. Santa Claus will be there and refreshments will be served. Patriotic Luncheon The Museum of Military History will host a Patriotic Luncheon on Friday, Dec. 7 from noon to 1 p.m. at Western Sizzlin, back room. They will also be launching the Museum Recognition and Fund Raising Event. The lun...

News Briefs (Dec. 4)HDC Meeting canceled The Russellville Historic District Commission meeting on Thursday, Dec. 6, at 6 p.m. will be canceled due to conflict with the parade. NARFE monthly meeting canceled NARFE (National Active and Retired Federal Employees) chapter will not meet in December. The group will resume regular monthly meetings on January 14, 2013, at the Senior Citizens Activity Center on Rochester Street in Russellville. All members and potential m...

News Briefs (Nov. 30, 2012)Kmart toy drive Pope County DHS/ Children & Family services will host a toy drive at Kmart in Russellville on Saturday from 9:30 a.m. through 6 p.m. Anyone interested in helping out can drop a new unwrapped toy or other appropriate gift at that location. Gift cards for fast food, iTunes, or local stores will also be accepted. This agency will not accept cash donations. For any questions or donations outside of the time frame, contact Kelly Bra...

News Briefs (Nov. 29 2012)Deck the Halls at the Russellville Library Begin your holiday season at the Deck the Halls party at the Russellville Library. Help the staff prepare for Santa’s visit by decorating the library Christmas tree. Ornaments will be provided, so bring your family and friends to enjoy Christmas cookies and hot apple cider. The party is 3:30-5:30 p.m. Friday. Donations for children’s personal hygiene items also will be accepted at this time. For more ...

News Briefs (Nov. 28,2012)Patrick Mead at River Park The River Park Church of Christ will host Patrick Mead, pulpit minister at Eastside Church of Christ in Colorado Springs, Colo., speaking on a series of lessons on “Re-Imagining the Church” today and on Nov. 30. The River Park church family will have a holiday gathering at 6 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 16 following the presentation of the Christmas play at 4 p.m. St. Mary’s Volunteer Auxiliary Jewelry Sale The Saint Mary’s Vol...

News Briefs (Nov. 27, 2012)Home for Christmas Concert Under the direction of Mike Bedford, the choral sounds of the Singing Men of Arkansas will fill the Center for the Arts at Russellville High School on Dec. 4. This non-profit group was formed in Northwest Arkansas in 2007 and has performed as far away as Galway, Ireland and Key West, Fla. This concert will surely get you in the Christmas spirit. Tickets start at $15 and are available at the Center for the Arts or by ...